Rachelle S. v. Arizona Department of Economic Security

EHRLICH, Judge.

¶ 1 Raehelle S. and Mark B., the biological parents of Marcus S., appeal from the juvenile court’s order adjudicating Marcus to be dependent. The issue on appeal is whether the court’s finding of likely, serious emotional or physical harm to the child is supported by expert testimony as required by the Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 United States Code (“U.S.C.”) 1901 et seq. (1994) (“the Act”). Finding no error, we affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶2 Marcus was born on September 21, 1996. During the first few months of his life, various family members provided care for him. On…